The Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Study Guide

 

Space Behind

You can’t stop others from following you too close. But there are things you can do to make it safer.

• Stay to the right.

• Deal with tailgaters safely.

Stay to the Right.

Heavy vehicles are often tailgated when they can’t keep up with the speed of traffic. This often happens when you’re going uphill. If a heavy load is slowing you down, stay in the right lane if you can. Going uphill, you should not pass another slow vehicle unless you can get around quickly and safely.

Dealing with Tailgaters Safely

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